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H4 XJG

1997 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 3230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,785 mi
Last recorded27,785 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar E-type33,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 XJG
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,230cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 27,785 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 27,579 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 27,420 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 27,347 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 27,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 27,135 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 27,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 26,655 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres cracking on outer edges, no cords exposed

Pass 25 Jan 2018 22,794 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 22,733 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?

Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
305
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
9,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,540
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,865
Stop lamp not working 1,387
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,012
Horn not working 993
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H4 XJG is a 1997 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 3,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 33,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar E-type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H4 XJG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar E-type typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 29 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H4 XJG registered?

H4 XJG is a 1997 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is H4 XJG safe to buy?

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